The Marmot pointed me to this praise for Mongolian troops in Iraq. There’s also a mention of Marines patrolling with Mongolian troops on horseback across the steppe. I highly reccomend riding with members of the Horde or their scattered descendents if you have the chance.
A Kinder, Gentler Horde
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